Status:
valid
Authors:
Hiern
Source:
tro
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 4(2): 305 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001137542
Common Names
- Sutera brunnea
- Brown Bacopa
- Brown Water Hyssop
Description
Sutera brunnea (also called 'Brown Baboon Flower', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa and Namibia. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is characterized by its thick, fleshy leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sutera brunnea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control on slopes and embankments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sutera brunnea are white, with a yellow center, and are borne in small clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sutera brunnea can be propagated by division or cuttings. It should be grown in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season. Prune after flowering to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Sutera brunnea
Sutera brunnea can be found in South Africa.
Species in the Sutera genus
Species in the Scrophulariaceae family
Alonsoa acutifolia,
Alonsoa auriculata,
Alonsoa caulialata,
Alonsoa hirsuta,
Alonsoa honoraria,
Alonsoa linearis,
Alonsoa meridionalis,
Alonsoa minor,
Alonsoa pallida,
Alonsoa peduncularis,
Alonsoa serrata,
Alonsoa unilabiata,
Ameroglossum pernambucense,
Ameroglossum manoel-felixii,
Ameroglossum alatum,
Ameroglossum asperifolium,
Ameroglossum bicolor,
Ameroglossum fulniorum,
Ameroglossum genaroanum,
Ameroglossum intermedium,
Ameroglossum xukuruorum,
Androya decaryi,
Antherothamnus pearsonii,
Anticharis arabica,
Anticharis ebracteata,
Anticharis glandulosa,
Anticharis imbricata,
Anticharis inflata,
Anticharis juncea,
Anticharis scoparia,
Anticharis senegalensis,
Anticharis namibensis,
Anticharis kaokoensis,
Anticharis angolensis,
Aptosimum albomarginatum,
Aptosimum arenarium,
Aptosimum decumbens,
Aptosimum elongatum,
Aptosimum eriocephalum,
Aptosimum glandulosum,
Aptosimum gossweileri,
Aptosimum indivisum,
Aptosimum lineare,
Aptosimum marlothii,
Aptosimum molle,
Aptosimum neglectum,
Aptosimum patulum,
Aptosimum procumbens,
Aptosimum pumilum,
Aptosimum spinescens,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:810091-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].